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(also known as Tenormin)

Atenolol is used alone or together with other medicines (such as hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels o... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
High Blood Pressure
131
85%
Arrhythmias
17
82%
Migraine Headaches
12
75%
Angina
9
67%
Heart Attack
8
100%
Overall, 87% (224 Members) find Atenolol helpful

Atenolol Reviews

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Felt AWFUL-- could not exercise vigorously-- I would turn blue during sparring matches.
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It worked but brought my heart rate down way to low, had to stop
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The Doctor took me off of it
in January due to problems.
Working / Worked
Blood pressure pill. I take it with another pill and it helps keep my pressure down. It was getting as high as 110/180.
Working / Worked
for tachycardia
Working / Worked
Workes well, no side effect.
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works well
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Did not work
Working / Worked
I took Atenolol daily until I had the EP study, and I did not pass out once while on it. I did still experience SVT symptoms.
Working / Worked
This has really worked to regulate my fluttering heartbeat. I've not had a repeat episode of my heart wanting to jump out of my chest (e.g. beating in excess of 120 bpm). Per my cardiologist, a beta-blocker is effective in treating anxiety in addition to atrial tachycardia and I've found that to be a correct assertion.
Working / Worked
it calms my heart rate down very well w/o it I run 170 and with it I run70-80 so I say it is working very well. I am worried b/c we are wanting a baby. Will this hurt me?
Working / Worked
seems to work very well. had some dizziness as a side effect at first, but very happy w/ it now.
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blood pressure 50 mg.
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Currently taking, seems to be working in conjunction with diuretics but I've noticed I'm getting palpitations more and more frequently.
Working / Worked
could not move on it
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Atenolol and sexual side effects
    Has anyone had decreased sex drive or more importantly impotence, while taking Tenormin or Atenolol? I think I was on it with my ex most of the tim... [More]
  2. Advice: atenolol
    I would check with your doctor or pharmacist. I had tired Atenolol a year ago and I couldn't take it increase my blood pressure, which is rare side... [More]
  3. Advice: atenolol
    ive only had mine upped but only took a few days to work. [More]
  4. Advice: atenolol
    I was put on Atenol/chlor 50-25 I was taking one, it was going to low so I take 1/2 morning then 1/2 evening. I had a very high pulse, so that is ano... [More]
  5. Advice: atenolol
    my atenolol was reduced how long does it take your blood pressure to settle and right itself after being reduced . sally [More]

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